The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) in partnership with the Massive Earth Foundation (MEF) launched LowCarbon. Earth (LCE) 2023, a climate technology accelerator focused on startups solving climate change and pollution.
The accelerator is looking for founders who are ready to tackle the climate crisis and reduce pollution with their innovative ideas and solutions, the companies said in a joint press release.
The program provides access to resources not available to start-up entrepreneurs, including internal expertise, strategic relationships, financial resources and mentorship.
It provides an opportunity for new startups to network with existing companies working on climate change initiatives. It focuses on building an ecosystem for early-stage startups to understand climate technology markets and trends, as well as major investment and growth opportunities.
The purpose of the program is to find out the needs and requirements of companies to create a strong hold on the market. LowCarbon.Earth operates on a hybrid model where the first three months of sessions are hands-on, culminating in a final in-person boot camp to be held at COP28 in the United Arab Emirates.
Selected startups will receive training and mentoring from industry experts, access to funding and networking through a three-month virtual accelerator program.
It also includes six rigorous sessions that provide startups with valuable insights and practical guidance.
More information about the accelerator
Cohort
Through an open application process, we select 40 of the best startups in climate technology and pollution reduction. We are place agnostic. Thus, startups can be located anywhere across the Asia-Pacific region.
Mentoring
The selected startups undergo a 12-week intensive training program that includes various expert sessions on highly curated business aspects and mentoring in the framework of the United Nations.
INVESTMENT
The top ten finalist startups will have the opportunity to present their startups to more than 80,000 delegates and heads of state and government at the COP28 summit in Dubai.
